DKNYC71 Posted October 20, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2018 Hello Forum Members, Here is a nice looking buckle I had found. In doing some research, I had located a reference in a book indicating that it is Revenue Cutter Service circa 1890-1916. Does anyone have any other information as it relates to: who in the service would wear it, with what uniform, rarity scale, and possibel value. any and all information would be much appreciated! Thanks to all in advance! Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DKNYC71 Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 20, 2018 This is from: "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell (copyright 1996) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastersMate Posted October 20, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 20, 2018 That sword belt buckle design is listed in the 1900 Revenue Cutter Service uniform regulations for officers. It is a major design change from the circular design buckle specified in the 1891 uniform regulations.. There is a late 1903 change to the regulations that changes the sword belt buckle design to the circular one that the Coast Guard uses today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKNYC71 Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted October 21, 2018 Thank MasterMate you for the information, does anyone have any idea of value on this belt plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastersMate Posted October 22, 2018 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2018 There were about 250 commissioned officers in the Revenue Cutter Service at the turn of the century. The uniform requirements needed a full dress sword belt and a black leather service dress sword belt. Does'nt seem that there would be a huge inventory needed for a once or maybe twice purchase.. That might have some effect on the price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted October 22, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2018 There were about 250 commissioned officers in the Revenue Cutter Service at the turn of the century. The uniform requirements needed a full dress sword belt and a black leather service dress sword belt. Does'nt seem that there would be a huge inventory needed for a once or maybe twice purchase.. That might have some effect on the price.. Based on the book page pasted above, sounds like many more than needed may have been produced. So, may not be "rare." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidney86 Posted October 23, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2018 Revenue Cutter Service items hold their value. After 1915, it didn't exist as such anymore. Unfortunately, there is not a one stop shope for these items that can give you ballpark prices. Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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